We all know what a bruise is. This is subcutaneous hemorrhage, isn't it? But it turns out that besides this, a bruise can also be a useful tool. How is this possible? The fact is that under the name "ordinary bruise" hides a very interesting medicinal plant.
This flower is very common. It is found throughout Europe, as well as in Western Siberia and East Asia. And for sure you met him while walking in the country. What does a grass look like an ordinary bruise? Its thickets are found on the slopes of ravines in the steppe. You can also find them at the roadsides, so the plant is considered weedy. It is easy to distinguish by the blue-violet color of the flowers. By itself, it looks like a tall (up to 1 meter high) candle, covered with fairly hard villi. The whole candle is strewn evenly with inflorescences similar to small bells of a bright blue and purple hue. But the leaves of the bruise are hardly noticeable. They have a lanceolate shape and are located near the ground, so that all the attention goes to high inflorescences. The usual flowering period is August, although in the southern regions it begins earlier.
If you need to clearly understand what an ordinary bruise is, photographs of it in the summer months presented here will certainly help you. Bright blue and purple flowers that stand out from the green grass - this is it. In addition, the common bruise is a valuable honey plant - from its pollen a very tasty and fragrant meadow honey is obtained.
But do not think that an ordinary bruise is a harmless plant. Remember that it is better to protect children from him! All parts of this flower contain poison, resembling the famous curare in strength and effect. But at the same time, the flower is widely used in medicine, especially in folk recipes. As far back as the 19th century, there are references to the use of this herb in the treatment of snake bites and in case of epileptic disease. Now its expectorant and antibacterial properties are actively used.
In traditional medicine, almost all parts of this plant are used. An ordinary bruise is considered an effective remedy for whooping cough and with any severe cough. But the boiled shoots of the plant help well with rheumatism and tendon stretching - they are used as compresses. The roots of this plant are used for the preparation of blood-cleansing decoctions. The water extract of this herb has unique properties - it is able to restore the hormonal background. It also has a powerful sedative effect and can be used in the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, even epilepsy.
Self-medication with this herb is a very dangerous business. The prescribed dosage should be strictly adhered to, because, as mentioned above, all parts of the plant can be poisonous. And therefore, poisoning during self-medication is a simple matter. So it’s better to just admire these flowers from the side; there is honey made from them. If necessary, take medications based on them should be done only under the supervision of a doctor!
